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B22 KYE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,843 mi
Last recorded115,843 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 KYE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 115,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 77,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,403 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 69,607 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,513 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 59,513 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,143 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,687 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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B22 KYE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B22 KYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B22 KYE registered?

B22 KYE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is B22 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 KYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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